"The only woman on the planet freakier than me."
--New York Times Bestselling Author,
Zane
Allison Hobbs is known for her raw, edgy, and graphic writing
style, Allison Hobbs burst on the literary scene with her highly
successful debut novel, Pandora's Box in 2003. A prolific author, Hobbs
has penned twelve erotic and paranaormal/erotic novels. She is also a
contributing writer in Zane's anthology, Purple Panties.
Hobbs' novel, Double Dippin' was nominated for The Romantic
Times Reviewers' Choice Award. The Climax was nominated for the 2008
African American Literary Award, and Big Juicy Lips is one of the 2009
erotic nominees for the 2009 African American Literary Awards.
Hobbs resides in Philadelphia, PA. A former singer
during the era of the Philly Sound, Allison was a member of a female
trio known as Brown Sugar (Allison Hobbs, Phyllis Nelson, and Karen
Dempsey). The Philadelphia trio toured as background singers for Major
Harris who's number one single, Love Won't Let Me Wait, allowed the
group an opportunity to perform as the opening act for artists such as
Marvin Gaye and Earth, Wind, & Fire. Brown Sugar later signed and recorded with Capitol Records. A
self-taught folk artist, Allison's prolific body of work portrays scenes
of black Americana. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from
Temple University.
Put
a Ring on It: A Novel
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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books; Original edition (July 12, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593093608
ISBN-13: 978-1593093600
From the bestselling author of Double Dippin' and Big Juicy Lips'a story
about three friends with three different paths to the same goal: a
husband, despite the dismal odds.
Desperate to be married, Vangie, Nivea, and Harlow are all on a quest to
get to the altar. Dumped by her economically challenged fianc', Nivea
begins a destructive course of action, as she begins to self medicate
with excessive amounts of liquor.
When Vangie's deadbeat baby daddy resurfaces and begins courting her
with unrestrained zeal and spending quality time with their young son,
she thinks that they have finally healed their troubled relationship.
After a horrifying childhood, Harlow believes she has finally found true
love when she becomes engaged to savvy businessman, Drake Morgan. But
Drake may have a secret that will destroy Harlow's only chance at
happiness.
Though holding distinct views and relying on diverse strategies, will
any of these women find love, happiness, and commitment or will they
discover that happily ever after is an unattainable dream?
Lipstick Hustla
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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books; Original edition (October 19, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593092822
ISBN-13: 978-1593092825
From the bestselling author of Double Dippin' and Big Juicy
Lips'a feisty, self-starter takes her business to the top and
fights for her man.
Blindsided by lust, Misty lost her business, her money, and all
her possessions'and her man, Brick. More determined than ever to
get her money right, she starts from scratch. Using the services
of one reliable employee, she slowly rebuilds her escort
service. Cash is starting to trickle in, but it's not coming
fast enough for Misty.
With a new crew working around the clock, Misty reclaims top
diva status. Her world should be complete, but something is
missing'she's lonely for the love and undivided attention of
Brick. She foolishly took him for granted, allowing him to slip
from her grasp and into the clutches of another woman'her
mother.
As far as Misty's concerned, all is fair in love and war.
There's no limit to how far she will go to take back the man
who's rightfully hers.
The
Climax
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books (February 5, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593091842
ISBN-13: 978-1593091842
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches
From the bestselling author of Pandora's Box and Insatiable
-- the story of two women whose lives are consumed by their
rivalry for the same man.
A seductive tale of lust and revenge, The Climax charts the
entangled lives of two women -- Terelle and Kai -- who have both
suffered irrecoverable losses in their pursuit of Marquise, who
is believed to be dead. Kai is in prison, and Terelle suffered
from a mental breakdown after losing her fianc'. After two years
of catatonia, Terelle is awakened by a sweet and mysterious
kiss, and the voice of her lost love.
As Terelle recovers, she clings to the idea that Marquise (who is the father of her child) is still alive and out there, waiting to reunite with her. She goes into grueling rehabilitation in order to find a way back to him, all the while enduring the concern of loved ones, who think she is delusional. At the same time, Kai is jailed for a murder she didn't commit, but that doesn't stop her wanton behavior. Not a day goes by that Kai doesn't plot a wicked revenge on Terelle. Throughout steamy prison encounters, and despite a lifetime sentence, Kai vows that Terelle will never know a moment of peace, so long as she lives
Dangerously
in Love
Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books (May 22, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593091885
ISBN-13: 978-1593091880
Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 3.9 x 1.4 inches
"A witty, insightful, and sexy treat that grabs your
attention from the very first page and keeps it.... A
heartbreaking look into a marriage that's lost its way."
--Mary
Monroe, bestselling author of God Don't Like Ugly
"If this book were any hotter, you'd have to wear oven mitts to
hold it!"
--Zane, New York Times bestselling author of Afterburn and
Caramel Flava
Chanelle Lawson is tired of the sex industry and is ready to hang up her G-string, but not before she snags Mr. Right--someone who is not only handsome but rich enough to cater to her every material desire. When she finally meets the ideal "catch" she soon suspects that he has a dark side and the man of her dreams might be her worst nightmare.
After three years of marriage, Dayna Reynolds begins to feel the overwhelming urge to conceive a child. Getting pregnant, she believes will revitalize her failing marriage and justify her enormous weight gain. Conceiving a child, however, isn't as easy as she'd thought. For one thing, her husband is hardly ever at home and when he is, sex certainly isn't on the agenda. Feeling unattractive and unloved, a vulnerable Dayna easily succumbs to the advances of an enigmatic stranger.
Reed Reynolds is striving for success by hobnobbing with members of an elite society. His new associates would be shocked to learn of his secret life a life so sordid it jeopardizes his marriage, financial stability, and any chance of a successful career. Reed is a sex addict and his addiction has spiraled way out of control. Fully aware that he should seek professional help, he continues to recklessly indulge his perverted sexual urges, until they escalate into an unspeakably sinister act that's beyond reason beyond belief.
A
Bona Fide Gold Digg
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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books (July 24, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593091192
ISBN-13: 978-1593091194
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
From bestselling author Allison Hobbs comes the sassy, savvy tale of a woman consumed by a secret sex life, wealth and indulgence - obsessions she will go to any length to fulfill.
Milan Walden is living the high life. She has it all, a
high-power career, respect from her peers, and unlimited
business potential. But when she finds herself unemployed and
facing criminal charges, she flees the only life she's ever
known to start again.
Milan accepts a position as a live-in companion to ailing
millionaire Noah Brockington. Her hunger for glamour and luxury
drives her to become involved in a twisted relationship with her
employer that soon results in a bizarre prenup and frantic
preparations for the strangest wedding anyone could expect.
Fighting off greedy family members, Noah's obsession with quirky
sex, and the yearnings of her heart, Milan finds a new zest for
life as she strives to become the sole heir of the Brockington
fortune. A Bona Fide Gold Digger is an addictive spin through
scandal and temptation that will leave every reader dizzy, but
wanting more.
Insatiable
Mass Market Paperback: 475 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (June 30, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0743296079
ISBN-13: 978-0743296076
Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.4 inches
Insatiable: a seductive portrait of two women and their obsession with one man.
Life has delivered some hard knocks to Terelle Chambers, who grew up shuttling between foster homes. She desperately needs something or someone to believe in. She plans her future around Marquise, the father of her toddler daughter. Devastatingly sexy, Marquise is currently in jail on drug charges. Terelle, however, is living for his imminent return and dreaming of the day they can start building a life together as a real family.
A cunning seductress, Kai Montgomery is the bi-racial adopted daughter of a wealthy Caucasian couple. Rich, beautiful, and well-bred, Kai is Terelle's polar opposite. After being dumped by an affluent and very married physician, Kai is without a sex partner. When one of numerous trysts results in the best sex of her life, she becomes obsessed and is quickly set on a collision course destined to destroy many lives.
The
Enchantress
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books (November 7, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593091028
ISBN-13: 978-1593091026
Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
Bestselling author Allison Hobbs's latest creation features a complex web of ghosts, evil spirits, the crimes of the antebellum South, and the endless depths of revenge.
Eris is a fallen goddess who has been demoted to roam the earth in the guise of a slave. Intending to become the mistress of the plantation, she uses her dark powers to bewitch and sexually enslave her owner, Arthur Stovall. Her plan, however, goes awry and Eris is banished to the dark realm -- the dwelling place for corrupt and depraved souls.
With an uncontrollable desire for vengeance upon the Stovall family, Eris uses trickery to escape this lower dimension. However, two hundred years have passed and settling the score with the plantation master is no longer an option. Undeterred, Eris turns her merciless intentions toward the last descendant of the Stovall line, who happens to be an African-American male, making her road to revenge much more complicated.
With an all-encompassing plot, spanning from the 1800s to present-day Philadelphia, and Hobbs's signature themes of erotica and the paranormal, The Enchantress is a quick-paced, thrilling novel.
Double
Dippin'
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Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books (July 11, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 159309065X
ISBN-13: 978-1593090654
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.9 inches
Bestselling author Allison Hobbs delivers a powerful, compelling novel, chronicling the volatile lives and relationships of twin brothers.
When Tariq and Shane Batista were four years old, they witnessed something that no child should ever be subjected to. In an act of confusion and terror, their mentally unstable mother was murdered right in front of them. Even though they are twins, Tariq and Shane grow into two very different young men. Tariq is the kind-hearted "golden-boy" while Shane is dark and brooding, angry and deceitful. After being placed in foster homes together, Shane is sent to a reform school for boys when they become teenagers. When they're reunited, Shane is hardly reformed and now has two shady sidekicks, Brick and Misty. Tariq has an unconventional yet stable home life, complete with a wife and a child. Shane has no ambition and seems content to play the part of small-time gigolo and get by on the financial support of the women who flock to him. Still, despite their stark differences, the brothers remain close.
However, old habits die hard, and Shane is lured back out on the prowl. As he delves deeper into more infidelities and more danger, Shane relies on Tariq to supply his alibis and tests the limits of unconditional love.
With intensifying drama, Double Dippin' is a riveting and absorbing story of one brother's love and another's betrayal.
Pandora's
Box
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Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books (October 21, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593090110
ISBN-13: 978-1593090111
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
Ambition, desperation, and redemption abound in this compelling debut novel about a woman forced to sink to the darkest depths of morality...and her quest to fight her way back.
Victoria Carlton invested everything into her dream of becoming a singer--her hopes, her time, her life savings--only to fall victim to the harsh realities of the recording industry. Devastated, broke, and unemployed, Victoria is propelled into action when an eviction notice forces her to choose between committing herself--and her young son--to a world of homeless shelters or entering the seedy world of prostitution. Desperate, she puts her ethics aside and applies for a job at Pandora's Box, a downtown Philadelphia brothel that bills itself as a "massage salon." Victoria's lifestyle quickly improves, and the gratification of instant cash replaces her willingness to find a low-paying, legitimate occupation.
One day an unlikely customer appears at Pandora's Box. Young, handsome, and well dressed, he is immediately drawn to Victoria. The two begin a love affair fraught with complications, leaving Victoria plagued by guilt and insecurities until a botched robbery and the murder of a coworker compel her to look beyond the fast money and reclaim her morals--and her life.
A steamy tale of the power of money, love, and desperation, Pandora's Box is an enthralling first novel from talented literary newcomer Allison Hobbs.
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